The Hawk Mountain Council serves over 12,500 young men and women each year through the generous support and dedication of over 4,000 adult volunteers and Friends of Scouting:
Through our programs, the Hawk Mountain Council is committed to meeting the needs of our communities in:
Poverty - By using our Exploring Career Awareness programs we teach and inspire young men and women about the careers of the future and how to prepare themselves for a productive life after high school. Our ScoutReach initiative provides access, at little or no cost, to young men and women who are considered disadvantage or at-risk youth and teaches them about self-reliance and goal setting.
Childhood Obesity - Through our outdoor programs we are committed to teaching young people and adults about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Academic Performance – A hallmark of the Scouting programs is achievement. Each segment of our program is designed to allow young men and women to learn and excel. In addition, we have developed a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program based on our diverse merit badge and advancement programs.
Workforce Development – Our Exploring Career programs as well as our outdoor programs including S.T.E.M. activities – welding, ecology, science, astronomy, robotics, nuclear energy, drafting, composite materials and computer science give young men and women the skills they need for life after high school.
Family Cohesiveness - The family is the basic unit of society and is important to both individuals and communities. Every part of our program is designed to help Scouts and their family realize why it is important to have a strong, cohesive relationship.
The Eagle Scout Achievement! Zach Zimmerman didn't want anything to do with scouting but he says, "his Dad made him do it". He can't begin to tell you how grateful he is that his Dad pushed him. Zach is a Life Scout and working toward his Eagle Scout rank. Zach tells Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, that his favorite part of
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Scouting – Building Strong Friendships Austin Flagler and Shaun Arnold say that scouting is like a family relationship. They learned how to work side by side and help each other. Austin and Shaun say the challenges they faced in the scouting program taught them how to navigate through rough spots. But it’s not all serious; their faces light up with knowing grins as they recall the
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Baltimore Scout Troop 733 Baltimore Scout Troop Chooses Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Camp Meade for their Summer Camp Trip. Julien Mouton and Casey Murray from Baltimore Boy Scout Troop 733 say they heard a lot of good things about Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade. When they did their research it sealed the deal. Their summer camp trip would be Camp Meade. Julien and Casey
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Scouting Gives You The Opportunity To Take A Chance Meet this Father and Son Aquatics Team at Camp Meade in Schuylkill County. Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, talks with Art Kayhart, a Scoutmaster and his son Noah, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. The two have a great deal of respect for each other and it shows in the conversation.
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Take Advantage of Anything Life Has To Offer Katie Casserly is a Venturer who spent two years earning her Silver Award. The same week she was preparing for the Silver Award Ceremony she got some other news. Katie was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. That was two years ago. Katie attributes her ability to maintain a positive mindset to Scouting. Katie tells
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It’s Never Too Late To Get Involved In The Scouting Program Robert Blackwell is the Climbing Director at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade. Rob did not grow up in the scouting program. He says he first got involved with the Boy Scouts through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. His curiosity about C.O.P.E. and climbing led him to accept the position and
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The Brothers Maurer Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, went to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade to catch up with Cody and Cordell Maurer. They grew up in Reading and were first exposed to scouting at an open house at Riverside Elementary School. Cody says it all started with wind chimes at an open house! Tune in to find
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Camp – What Really Happens There? You always wondered: what is the attraction to Scout camp? Now Adrienne Wrona, a district director for the Hawk Mountain Council, shares the inside scoop with great enthusiasm! Adrienne recalls fond memories of attending Tiger Day Camp with her brother and Dad when she was a kid. She even remembers the archery range volunteer by name,
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Scouting Is For Everyone, All Ages, Year Round... Join Any Time! Brian Beddow is a Field Director for the Hawk Mountain Council and he talks about the variety of ways to get involved in Scouts. The Hawk Mountain Council is made up of four districts and serves about 12,000 young men and women. Even though he only spent a year as a Scout when he was young, Brian has made a career of Scouting in
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Scouting – Allows Boys To Be ‘The Best Them’ They Can Be …. And Success Follows!. Jerry Beaver says it all started when he volunteered to be a Popcorn Colonel! Jerry’s son was a Cub Scout and the pack needed someone to head up the popcorn sales and that eventually led to Jerry chairing the Black Rock District. Jerry tells Brian Beddow, Field Director for the Hawk Mountain Council, that
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Scouting – Just Try It, See What You Get Out Of It! Vaughn Golden, Eagle Scout with Troop 241 says his Scouting journey began in first grade when the Scouts came to his school to talk about Cub Scouts. He joined because it sounded like a lot of fun and never left Scouting. He tells Brian Beddow, Hawk Mountain Council Field Director, some of his favorite memories are the adventure
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If You Want Something To Happen You Must Help Make It Happen Steve Silverman shares his son’s journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He says it wasn’t a goal when they signed up for Cub Scouts. He really welcomed the opportunity to get their son involved in something interesting, fun and educational with his peers. Attaining the highest Boy Scout Rank wasn’t on their
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‘Scouting Can Be A Family Affair’ Heidi Silverman Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Hawk Mountain Scout Council found out why Moms like the Scouting program so much! Heidi Silverman says she was hooked after the first troop committee meeting she attended. That was when her son Craig was in first grade. Now her 18 year old son is an Eagle Scout. Heidi says Scouting afforded her
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Attention and Power – two gifts her son received by participating in the Boy Scouts Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Hawk Mountain Scout Council talks with Alex about the profound changes she witnessed in her son after just a few months in the Boy Scouts. Her son was shy, afraid and unsure of himself. Yet is was her son that brought papers home and asked his Mom to
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You Never Forget Your First Boy Scout Pack Number! Tom Kauffman was 8 years old when he joined Leinbach’s Pack 190. Tom says he is results-driven and really enjoyed earning pins and badges and liked the opportunity to become a leader. By the time he was 14 he was an Eagle Scout and a Patrol Leader, and he learned how to be a leader, follower and teacher all at once! Tom says Scouting has
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Scouting Is Loaded With Opportunity Bill Garrett, Scout Executive and CEO of the Hawk Mountain Scout Council, talks with Dave Patti, President and CEO of the PA Business Council about how scouting shaped his life. Dave’s job entails working with CEO’s, shaping public policy and communicating about life and business in PA. He can trace everything he does today to growing up as a Scout and
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5th annual Fire and Ice Festival this weekend in downtown Reading,
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20 Years of Serving Safe Berks Karima Archie, a member of the Safe Berks Board of Directors, shares why she has helped the organization as a volunteer for the past 20 years. In addition to serving
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Jessica Prutzman and Julia Price Nickey of Penn State Health St. Joseph join us as Guest P.J.'s to talk about the free Women's Health Expo, Saturday at Penn State Health St. Joseph! We also
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La Importancia de la Rutina It is back to school time! Developing a regular routine is very important for both children and adults. In this Spanish language podcast, Safe Berks staff Mereliss Colon
Read more ...Reading Film Fest Kick-Off this weekend playing on R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX, and the GoggleWorks theater and the Gala will be held at The WCR visit www.ReadingFilmFest.com for more
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Storied Women | Meet Norma Tamayo She's a nurse, educator, model, author, and now a guest on The People Chronicles Storied Women. And she has a reminder for all of us - everyone has a purpose in
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Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult
Read more ...Berks Ballet Theatre presents the Nutcracker at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Reading Civic Theater presents Annie at the Miller Center, A Red Stripe Holiday Buffet is
Read more ...Guest P.J. Chis Winters joins this episode. Chris is a local advocate and warrior on behalf of Pediatric Cancer. Friday the world goes GOLD in support of the work being done on Pediatric
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The Power of the Purse of Berks County Chiara Sockel Renninger shares the story of how she founded The Power of the Purse of Berks County. This fund, managed by the Berks County Community
Read more ...Two Guest Podcast Jockeys join us on this episode of Here's What's Happening! Crystal Seitz, President of Pennsylvania's Americana Region and Justin Schenck, Host of the popular podcast
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The Safe Berks Safe House Rhonda Bates, Case Manager in the Safe Berks Safe House, describes the free services and support offered to residents. The Safe House provides shelter for up to 50 adults
Read more ...Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult
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Koinos Community Church Helps Safe Berks Tim Diehl, Pastor of Community Life at Koinos Community Church, Sinking Spring, shares the story of how the Koinos congregation began helping Safe Berks ten
Read more ...The Power of the Purse of Berks County Chiara Sockel Renninger shares the story of how she founded The Power of the Purse of Berks County. This fund, managed by the Berks County Community
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‘Ghost Train’ Bringing The Past To The Present As We Look Toward The Future A walk on the Highline in Chelsea District of New York prompted a discussion of its history and how the convergence
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Sue Lange’s ’The Traffic Opera’ is just a part of her story. It’s one of many successes in her journey. Have you ever been stuck in a traffic jam? Sue Lange was stuck in one on her way
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Help Your Kids Fall In Love With Learning! Education isn’t just about a body of knowledge, its helping kids learn how to be kind, caring and good citizens. A tall order that can be accomplished
Read more ...The 55th Annual King Frost Parade (pay attention to rain date :(), a shout out to Schaylor Brewing Company, a heads up for Adelphia Seafoods' Free Meals for Veterans on November 11,
Read more ...Arts Festival at the Goggle Works, Zombie Mud Run at Willow Glen, Corn Mazes, La Belleza de Nuestra Salud 2018 a Spanish health fair for the adult Latina will be on Sunday 10/21/18 at Abe
Read more ...Storied Women | Meet Norma Tamayo She's a nurse, educator, model, author, and now a guest on The People Chronicles Storied Women. And she has a reminder for all of us - everyone has a purpose in
Read more ...5th annual Fire and Ice Festival this weekend in downtown Reading, Animal House interactive movie experience at the Strand Theatre in Hamburg, Saturday the RC Reading
Read more ...Reading Police Officer Gonzalez helps us kick off the show with a special message for people who want to come downtown! We also talk about the Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill,
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Stories of Progress - Giving Back - Meet Kelly Weir Property Manager for Shuman Development Group, Kelly Weir, talks about her experience bringing to life the "Over the Edge" event for Bethany's
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Taking Joy in the Progress - Meet Isaiah Gomez Isaiah Gomez uses words like pride, joy, community when it comes to fulfilling his role inShuman Development Grou. "I take joy in the progress!" -
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Safe Berks History Jay Mahoney, a member of the Safe Berks Board of Directors and long-time advocate, recalls the history of Safe Berks and how the organization has grown and evolved over the
Read more ...Dr. Rudy Ruth, Alvernia University, shows up at the top of the show to tell us all about an event coming up called Reading Rising 2.0 at the Miller Center, the Reading
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Trauma-Informed Counseling at Safe Berks Danielle Palermo, Director of Counseling, shares information about the free, trauma-informed counseling services offered by Safe Berks. For more
Read more ...Two Guest Podcast Jockeys join us on this episode of Here's What's Happening! Crystal Seitz, President of Pennsylvania's Americana Region and Justin Schenck, Host of the popular podcast
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Moms Demand Action Nicole Bowman of Moms Demand Action shares information about this advocacy group and their goal of encouraging common sense laws to prevent gun violence. Safe Berks and Moms
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